Retail Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid)

Location: Framingham, MA (Hybrid Schedule Required)Duration: Full-Time W2 Contract (30-40 hours/week; potential for extension or conversion based on business needs and performance)Compensation Range: $30.00 - $40.00 / hourAccelerate your career in global retail supply chain management with a major industry leader! Cella is seeking a detail-driven Sourcing Specialist - in this dynamic position, you will work directly alongside the Sourcing Manager for direct import private label soft home goods, serving as a critical bridge between overseas vendors, product development teams, and internal merchants to drive optimal pricing, quality, and on-time delivery. Responsibilities:Strategic Collaboration & Negotiation: Assist the Sourcing Manager in developing negotiation strategies to secure maximum product margins while maintaining high quality standards.Vendor & Stakeholder Communication: Maintain daily, clear communication across overseas offices, agents, suppliers, and internal merchant/product development partners.Data Management & Analytics: Conduct heavy data analysis in Microsoft Excel using advanced formulas, math functions, and pivot tables to track costs and capacity.Production Tracking & Timelines: Manage weekly production schedules to identify delivery risks, evaluate factory capacity and lead times, and keep teams aligned with time-and-action calendars.Vendor Compliance: Assist in vetting and onboarding new vendors to ensure complete adherence to strict corporate compliance standards.Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing leaders for functional guidance and execute special projects as assigned. Qualifications:Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience) with prior background in Retail, Production, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing.Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (must be comfortable creating advanced formulas, math models, and pivot tables).Core Skills: Exceptional negotiation tactics, strong quantitative/mathematical aptitude, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.Operational Drive: Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven capacity to handle multi-project complexity and remain nimble in a fast-paced environment.JOBID: 032026-126826#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.PandoLogic. Category:Logistics, Keywords:Sourcing Agent, Location:Framingham, MA-01701